hip flexor stretch
static exercise
cues
- Do not arch the lumbar spine too much. Contract the glute on the stretched side.
- Point toes into the ground to aid glute contraction on stretched side.
- Keep the upper back and head up, otherwise connective tissue reduces stretch of the hip flexors.
muscles
- psoas
- iliacus
- rectus femoris
- sartorius
- psoas
- iliacus
- rectus femoris
- sartorius
- tensor fasciae latae
- pectineus
- adductor longus
- adductor brevis
- gracilis